Taylor Technologies K-1004 DPD, 6-in-1 Pool Test Kit

Great quality testing kit which is easy to use for PH/other chemical measurements, readable, comprehensive and value for the money.

I did not realize that Taylor makes them for a popular pool store so just want customers to know don't panic when they see the sticker on it. Seems to work as it should and better than the strips. The only problem is Jane is when the green is supposed to turn red. Mine only turns to bright pink but from what I understand, that's OK

Nice kit for Bromine, Ph, & Alkalinity. Much more accurate than the strips. No water hardness test in this one though.

I'm ramping myself up into caring for my own pool so I purchased this kit. Love that the kit comes with instructions on how to do it all and how to measure things. The insert in the kit tells you how to interpret the results of your pool chemistry along with causes and recommended ranges for the numbers. Measuring the chemistry is super simple, the included steps guide you right through the process, the included tools are easy to read as well. I've been testing after my pool guy comes to match up the results and I'm always seeing the same results that he has which tells me that this kit is spot on. My pool continues to look good and will continue to look super clear and clean even after my pool guy is no longer needed.

I have a small above ground pool. I bought this kit after struggling with my pools chemistry due to using the horrid test strips. My pool was so off balance when I initially tested with this kit. It took me a day to get it properly balanced thanks to this kit. This is easy to use. Dunk it in low, level the sample off with the line, add your drops according to the test you're doing, invert it and hold it up to a light source to read. I will definitely upgrade next season to one that tests my CYA level. The instructions are easy follow and understand.

I tried several brands of test strips and went mad trying to decipher the colors. My hot tub specialist recommended a Taylor kit. I took me some time to learn how to use it, but now I can quickly and easily test my spa. The color accuracy is never in question and it helps maintain the chemistry balanced and ready for use. It is accurate and gives me the confidence I need to ensure my spa is ready for use. I have not looked back since.

Exactly as expected and on-time delivery. I use this to do weekly checks on my pool. If I need anything more I just take a sample to a pool store.

This isn’t my first Taylor kit. I have had the larger one, but a lot of it was wasted as I did not need many of the test reagents. I have used another brand more often (which is my favorite), but decided to give this one a try. Mainly because it was compact. And compact it is! Actually, the test container on this is too small. The tubes are hard to fill to the right line. It is so lightweight (and not wide at the base). I have had the entire thing blow over with reagent in it more than once in a slight breeze. The biggest issue, however, is the ridiculously minute color differences on the chlorine reading side. Most of the time, I have pulled out my old trusty other-brand kit to get a second chlorine reading. So, I have decided to cut out the middleman and just go back to the other kit. I will only keep this one for a backup for ph readings and alkalinity.

I just got myself one of those inflatable hot tubs. Not having any experience maintaining water quality, I started with test stripes and quickly learned accuracy was not their strong suit. Plus, they tend to bleed their colours onto each other when you dipped and shook them off. Looking for something a little more scientific, I found this. The cost was more but accuracy of water chemistry testing is important for extending the life of the tub. You can see the colour gradation is much more pronounced then stripes, making it easier to get an accurate reading. It measures the three major indicators: bromine, ph and alkalinity. I wish it also did hardness but that rarely changes. I still use stripes for that. The best before dates of each bottle is still a year out and there is enough that I don’t have to worry about how often I test. I’m close to the end of the season and only used about a quarter of the most used bottle. Hopefully, I’ll be able to replenish the bottles when needed but if I had to buy the whole deal again, I wouldn’t hesitate.

The best test kit I have come across yet. Very clear as to what my levels are…….no questionable results. I have been looking for a kit that will give me actual numbers and not a little coloured square that is usually not even close to accurate. Extremely easy to do and very clear instructions. I definitely recommend.

... way too expensive to buy the refill. I am sure this kit accuracy is great, but when you run out of liquid. You have a big decision to make.

Excellent kit - easy to use (much easier to get accurate readings than with test strips). Fast shipping.

I found this product very easy to use. The instructions are very good and the bottles are well labelled. I'm glad that I don't have to take a sample to the store anymore.